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ATB ~ Accessory Terminal Block


Simply stated an ATB or "Accessory Terminal Block" is a small circuit board used to simplify the wiring of Lionel operating accessories.  It allows the transformer power, operational switch/switches and the accessory to have a common physical location where all of the wires are connected together.


Figure1 shows the traditional method of wiring a Lionel accessory that requires on wire that provides constant voltage for an internal light and a second 'switched As' wire to control the accessory.

What's wrong with the above?  Multiple single wires going different directions!  Hard to troubleshoot and keep track of what wires are controlling what.


Figure 2 show the simplify method using an ATB.

Wires from all devices are being terminated at a "central location".  Will simplifies the wiring if multiple switches are used.  (ie, TMCC SC-2 and standard operation switch.)

Simple…  Isn’t it!


Purchase price:  $16.00 plus tax and shipping.  To order, call Wabash Junction or send email.



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